Original U.S. Civil War Cast Iron Knuckle Dusters Dug Near Perryville Battlefield Campsite, Kentucky 40mm BOFORS the 1942 version of the

the 1942 version of the removable ventilating insoles of fused layers of Saran plastic screen were issued with the 'improved' jungle boot

It has the original factory sharpening

indicating manufacture by Hadfield Ltd of Sheffield

This is a perfect set of medal for the young collector looking for a stepping stone into the militaria world

Today originals are expensive and very difficult to find in use-able condition

Original U.S. Civil War Cast Iron Knuckle Dusters Dug Near Perryville Battlefield Campsite, Kentucky 40mm BOFORS the 1942 version of theOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a great example of a cast iron knuckle duster dating from the United States Civil War. These were moderately popular for close combat during the war, and could easily be made with the heat from a campfire. These are quite smart looking, and probably were hand carved after the original casting. This set was dug up near the Perryville Battlefield campsite in Boyle, Kentucky, which adds a great deal of provenance.